- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Park Lane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Lane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080234000076
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Lane Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools.
- #52 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Lane Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Lane Elementary School ranks #52 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234000076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+234 students YoY
Park Lane Elementary School grew from 250 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+93.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+234 students YoY 080234000076 · Aurora, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 32.4:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Park Lane Elementary School grew from 250 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+93.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Park Lane Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aurora Central
Aurora Central Campus
2,468 students
- Rangeview High
Rangeview High School
2,078 students
- Vista Peak 9-1
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
2,045 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
1,748 students
- Hinkley High S
Hinkley High School
1,527 students
- This school 486
Park Lane Elementary School
486 students
What this shows Park Lane Elementary School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Lane Elementary School compares
Park Lane Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.4:1 | ▲ 95% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 120% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 120% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
32.4:1
students per teacher
- 95% above state mean
Top 98% in Colorado - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,111
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
African American 14.2%
White 6.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Park Lane Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a reports $18,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Lane Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Lane Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,078
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,527
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Park Lane Elementary School
How many students attend Park Lane Elementary School?
Park Lane Elementary School has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), up 234.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Lane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Lane Elementary School is 32.4:1, which is 95% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Lane Elementary School?
84.8% of students at Park Lane Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Lane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Lane Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Lane Elementary School?
Park Lane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Park Lane Elementary School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Lane Elementary School ranks #52 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a?
Besides Park Lane Elementary School, Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a also operates Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students), Rangeview High School (2,078 students), and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory (2,045 students). See the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a district page for the complete list.